Zhu Chunhong was cornered by him, her eyes red with anger. She bit her lip tightly to prevent Song Yaozu from getting close to her, while also looking around in panic, afraid that someone would hear what she was saying.
Although we are not as feudal as we used to be, old habits are hard to break.
Most people in the village still hold traditional views, especially regarding the oppression of women.
Although there are no explicit rules, the so-called unwritten "rules" passed down by word of mouth among the villagers contain many constraints on women's "chastity".
Even a few extra words with a man can lead to gossip and criticism.
A village is like a small society, and only those living in it know the power of rumors.
Rumors can ruin a person, and they can even kill a person.
In addition, the villagers love to gather together and gossip, and they can even comment on an ordinary little girl passing by, making all sorts of guesses.
Even nothing can be fabricated into something, let alone the women who are falsely accused and have "explanations" against them.
If someone overhears this and spreads it around, black will turn white, flattened into round, and the truth will be completely distorted...
She could even imagine how terrible the rumors about her would eventually become.
Nobody cares about the truth.
If everyone criticizes her behind her back and makes her a "tainted woman," then she really won't be able to live the rest of her life.
If these words reach her family's ears... even if her parents believe her, explaining a thousand times won't help.
Moreover, her parents weren't the type to firmly believe in their daughter.
When the rumors start to spread, her parents might force her to marry Song Yaozu, that good-for-nothing bastard, just to save face and silence the gossip!
Zhu Chunhong became increasingly frightened the more she thought about it.
In order to avoid ending up like that, she mustered up her courage and rebuked Song Yaozu, trying her best to make sure that passersby could hear her.
"What nonsense are you spouting! So many people in the village are watching, and you still dare to lie through your teeth! There's absolutely nothing between us. If you keep smearing me for no reason, I... I'll go tell the village chief and have him uphold justice!"
"Heh heh heh, you actually told the village chief? Look at you, thinking you're so capable! Go ahead and do it if you dare!"
Song Yaozu revealed a nonchalant, indifferent smile.
"So what if you sue? You say you're right, but I say I'm right too! How many people will believe your explanation when you say something like that?"
"If you want to see the village chief, that's fine too. I'll help you spread the word and let all the villagers, young and old, come and see how you, this slut I've seen naked, will prove your innocence!"
Whether he saw it or not, only he knows. As long as he sticks to his story, nothing Zhu Chunhong says will make a difference!
"and……"
Song Yaozu smiled enigmatically: "Those two men in your family—your brother and your father—are basically never home all year round, right? Does your family not even have anyone to back you up?"
"Also, I heard that your mother cares a lot about what other people think and say. What do you think her reaction would be if she found out about these things? Would she immediately kick you out of the house and send you straight to my house?"
The more Song Yaozu spoke, the wider his smile became.
Looking at his shameless and confident smile, Zhu Chunhong suddenly felt a chill.
Coming to her senses, she stared wide-eyed in panic.
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